When the average person thinks of crime they think of Los Angeles, New York, Detroit or Chicago. But according to the United States Census Bureau, the state with the highest crime rate in 2013 was Tennessee.
Alabama is ranked #23 in the nation for violent crimes committed per 100,000 of population.
These crimes include:
- murder
- forcible rape
- robbery
- aggravated assault
How does DeKalb County stack up in the mix? We have that information for you.
Information provided by the Alabama Criminal Justice Information Center
